ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Michelle. I’m a self-taught baker from Frederick, MD. I have always loved to be in the kitchen. I come from a long line of great {french} cooks. Growing up we would visit my great-grandparents in a little town called Evereux, about a half hour outside of Paris. I was fascinated watching Grandmere {my great-grandmother} in the kitchen. Possibly because she was the only person I knew that could make every breakfast item include chocolate. I love anything that allows me to unleash my inner creativity {painting, calligraphy, home decorating, party decor, cooking, photography}. I’ll DIY anything and everything before I buy it or ask someone to do it for me. I’m passionate, talkative and always on the go. I hate to be inside on a pretty day. I am convinced I should have been in the circus. As a former gymnast, I still enjoy spending as much time as possible upside down, which generally involves the flying trapeze and aerial yoga. If my workout doesn’t involve running, hiking or biking outside, yoga, hula hoops or flying in the air, I’m just not interested. I’m easily amused but easily distracted. I love my family and friends and seriously don’t know where I’d be without them. Thanks to all of those who have supported me and encouraged me along the way.

I have always loved to bake, but I got {serious} about it 7-8 years ago. I offered to make dessert for pretty much any occasion. Then I started baking things for no reason, just to practice. My kitchen was my happy place, and it still is. I have taken a few online classes, but for the most part Google and Pinterest are my go-to teachers. I’ve learned a lot and I have a lot to learn, and this blog is my journey.